Host Stan Ketick talks with Monsignor Jason Gray about the campaign to honor Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen, recent progress toward beatification and possible miracles under investigation.

The episode covers Sheen’s life and media ministry, plans for the Fulton Sheen Experience in Peoria, how to visit or support the cause, and the devotional legacy he leaves for today’s Catholics.

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Deacon Al opens with a heartfelt apology for a previous on-air personal opinion and announces the removal of last week’s episode, then leads a prayer for the potential beatification of Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen.

He reflects on this Sunday’s readings from Isaiah, Psalm 27, Paul’s first letter to the Corinthians, and Matthew, emphasizing the theme of spiritual journey, Christ as our light, unity in the Church, and the call to follow Jesus.

The episode closes with practical invitations to prayer, resources about the Sheen cause, and encouragement to use the sacraments and Mass to stay on the path of faith.

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On Catholic Conversations, host Stan Ketick speaks with Patty Kaczor, a retired hospice nurse and Secular Franciscan who taught herself to play a ten‑string harp and now volunteers to play for hospice patients. They discuss how music, prayer, and compassionate presence bring comfort during the end of life.

The episode covers the hospice experience versus palliative care, practical advice for families and volunteers, stories of bedside ministry, and the spiritual lessons learned from caring for the dying.

Host Bob Johnston and his wife Lynn discuss Ryan Newhouse’s "America’s Affordability Crisis," exploring how decades of policy choices—immigration, corporate managerial culture, and misplaced metrics like GDP—have left many young Americans unable to afford homes, marriage, or stable family life.

They connect this governing crisis to the health of churches and communities, arguing leaders must prioritize family formation, wages, and rooted neighborhoods to restore trust and prevent political extremes.

Host Bob Johnston and his wife Lynn reflect on William Butler Yeats’ poem "The Second Coming" and what a waning Christian influence means for Western civilization. They connect Yeats’ warning to recent social unrest, cultural polarization, and the erosion of civility seen during the Christmas season.

The episode explores the need for a countercultural return to Christian values, practical ways to restore goodwill and community, and a reminder to keep hope alive as the new year begins.

Deacon Al Lundy reflects on this weekend’s readings (Isaiah, Acts, and Luke) and explains why Jesus—though sinless—was baptized, how baptism prepares us for a life with Christ, and how the Trinity is revealed at the Jordan.

He shares personal stories from parish life (a 99‑year‑old’s funeral and longtime friends), news about parish dalmatics and Curcio retreats, and an invitation to consider baptism, OCIA, and living out the graces of baptism in daily life.

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On this episode of Catholic Conversations host David Liptak speaks with Mike Bull and illustrator Nancy Johnson about The First Night of Christmas — a child-centered retelling of Christ’s birth born from family loss, self-publishing challenges, and a mission to give back to anti-trafficking charities.

Later, author Stephen Thomas discusses his novel Catholic Joe, the role of suffering and adoration in spiritual growth, and the call for Catholic men to lead by faith and compassion. The show highlights storytelling, community outreach, and living faith in daily life.

Deacon Al Lundy welcomes listeners to an Advent-themed episode filled with personal Christmas memories, light-hearted anecdotes about decorations (and a mischievous cat), and a preview of upcoming nativity stories.

He reflects on Gaudete Sunday and explains the readings from Isaiah, James, and Matthew — highlighting the signs of the Messiah, John the Baptist’s questions, and Jesus’ reassurance that God comes in love and salvation.

The episode closes with a call to prepare our inner “stable” for Christ’s coming and an invitation for listeners to submit faith questions to the show.

Email your questions to Deacon AL: goodnews@catholicspiritradio.org